ICAR has developed genome-edited varieties of rice, but has used patented CRISPR technology that will entail huge costs. Latha Jishnu For an organisation whose glory days are long
The ICAR says development of such seeds is ‘first-ever such achievement’ in the country using cutting-edge genome editing technology. The Indian Council of Agricultural
India unveils the world’s first genome-edited rice varieties—Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1—promising 25–30% higher yields without foreign DNA. These non-GMO crops, exempt
Minister releases world’s first genome edited rice varieties with higher yield, shorter duration. By Prabhudatta Mishra. India has set a target to reduce acreage under rice by 5